Enrollment
284
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040094703526 Charter school
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs — Casa Grande, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 284 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) spends $11,067 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.9% from local sources (property taxes), 73.5% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 284 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,067
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 284 Top 36% in Arizona — larger than 64% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040094703526
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 29.6%
African American 8.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 284:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987), which includes Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs.
$11,067
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.9%
State 73.5%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Casa Grande
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Palo Verde School
Standard public school
548 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Desert Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Cholla Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Saguaro Elementary School
Standard public school
456 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs?
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs has 284 students enrolled. It is a other school in CASA GRANDE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs?
The largest demographic group at Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in CASA GRANDE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs?
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.